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October 9, 1988 · Cessna 172 · N98395
Carbondale, IL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 9, 1988
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Carbondale, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N98395
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI89LA007
THE STUDENT PILOT, WHILE ON THE TAKEOFF ROLL ON HIS FIRST SOLO FLIGHT, EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHICH HE FAILED TO CORRECT. THE AIRCRAFT SWERVED TO THE LEFT AND DEPARTED THE RUNWAY, STRIKING A VASI INSTALLATION BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE STUDENT PILOT DID NOT ATTEMPT TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF.
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THE STUDENT PILOT, WHILE ON THE TAKEOFF ROLL ON HIS FIRST SOLO FLIGHT, EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WHICH HE FAILED TO CORRECT. THE AIRCRAFT SWERVED TO THE LEFT AND DEPARTED THE RUNWAY, STRIKING A VASI INSTALLATION BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE STUDENT PILOT DID NOT ATTEMPT TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:15 CDT
Nearest AirportSouthern Illinois Airport (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length5801 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN98395
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility4 sm
CeilingOvercast 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:15
Weather SourceWFAC